Qualifications:

Ph.D., VNIT Nagpur
M.Des (Industrial Design), SPA Delhi
B.Arch, VNIT Nagpur

Broad Areas:

Product design
Architecture
Interior design
Research in Education
Creativity

Specific Areas:

Creativity tools in education
Design thinking
Teaching – Learning – Evaluation
Waste Resource Management
Innovations in Product design

Research Profiles:

Email Id

purva.mange@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Dr. Purva Mange holds a B.Arch. from VNIT Nagpur, an M.Des. from SPA New Delhi, and a Ph.D. from VNIT Nagpur, focusing on innovative methods to enhance creativity in architectural design studios.

With over 19 years of academic and industry experience, she has worked across architecture, design, product development, and academic leadership. Her industry experience includes roles at GO Mobile, VIP Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, and OK Play, along with architectural practice. Academically, she has served at VNIT Nagpur, PIADS, SMMCA, SDMCA (Officiating Principal), and HOD - Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD).

Dr. Mange was Conference Chair of ICORD 2025 at IIIT Hyderabad and has delivered invited talks at COA-TRC, VNIT, and STLRC. She regularly conducts workshops on Design Thinking, Creativity, and Innovation for students, faculty, and professionals.

Her research contributions include Scopus-indexed publications, book chapters, patents, Ph.D. supervision, and funded projects. She has served as Co-PI for an ICSSR-funded project and PI for research initiatives on Godhadi and bamboo handicrafts at SIU.

Her achievements have been recognized through several awards, including the Academic Excellence Award (VNIT), selection for the Indo-Korean Youth Exchange Programme by the Government of India, Innovation and Sustainable Living Awards at SIU, and Best Paper Presentation awards.

Her expertise spans Design Thinking, Creativity and Innovation, Research Design, Experiential Learning Pedagogies, Design Education, Eye-Tracking and EEG-based Behavioural Research, and Product Innovation. She is committed to bridging academia, industry, and research, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring learners to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications:

PGPMP (Project Management), IIM Nagpur
M. Plan. (Urban Planning), SPA New Delhi
B. Arch., MITS Gwalior

Broad Areas:

Architecture & Design
Urban Planning
Project Management

Specific Areas:

Inner City Development
Architectural Conservation
Urban & Rural Housing
Waste Management

Research Profiles:

Email Id

akshay.revekar@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mr. Akshay is an accomplished academic and industry professional with over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) since January 2019. Earlier in his career, Mr. Akshay worked with prestigious organizations such as the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha. He also served as a Research Associate at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, where he managed national workshops under the “Swachh Bharat Mission”. His diverse field experience focuses on urban housing and planning initiatives. His ability to connect academic theory with real-world applications makes him a transformative educator. By focusing on contemporary challenges in urban development and housing, Mr. Akshay has established himself as a thought leader in his field, inspiring students and professionals alike.

Qualifications:

MPD (Product Design)
M.Des. (Product Design)
BFA (Applied Art)

Broad Areas:

Product Design
Industrial Design

Specific Areas:

Product Design
Furniture Design
Lighting Design
Bamboo Craft
Sustainable Graphic Design

Research Profiles:

Email Id

pritam.paraye@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mr. Pritam Paraye A designer and educator with industry experience and a diverse range of industrial design projects brings a wealth of knowledge and skill. A young designer and believer of the act of teaching promotes deep learning in various ways, fostering knowledge retention, critical thinking, communication skills, and more.

Qualifications:

Ph.D.,RTMNU Nagpur
M.F.A. (Fine Arts – Applied Arts)
B.F.A. (Fine Arts – Applied Arts) GCAD, Nagpur

Broad Areas:

Graphic Design
Visual Art
Art & Craft

Specific Areas:

Publication Design
Environmental Graphic Design
Typography
Mix media Art
Indian Art and History

Research Profiles:

Email Id

aditi.lule@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mrs. Aditi Lule is an accomplished academic with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Applied Arts. Her research interests revolve around publication design, typography, and the integration of traditional Indian art into contemporary graphic design. With expertise in environmental graphic design and mixed-media art, she combines creative innovation with cultural storytelling. She is also deeply passionate about Indian art history and its relevance to modern design practices. As an educator, she excels in fostering creativity through hands-on learning in graphic design, visual arts, and crafts.

Qualifications:

M.Sc. (Fashion Technology)
B.Des (Fashion Design)NIFT, New Delhi

Broad Areas:

Fashion Design
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design

Specific Areas:

Fashion Design and Communication
Sustainable Fashion
Indian Art and Culture
User Experience Design
Sustainable Graphic Design

Research Profiles:

Email Id

kriti.kusum@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mrs. Kriti Kusum, an alumna of NIFT, New Delhi, has a diverse professional background, including working with Walt Disney as a fashion and graphic designer. With advanced studies in user experience design, she specializes in multidisciplinary design areas that integrate creativity and sustainability. Her academic and professional work is dedicated to blending innovative design practices with sustainable development, fostering a deep appreciation for cultural heritage, and crafting user-centric solutions.

Qualifications:

M.F.A (Painting) Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai
B.F.A (Drawing & Painting) Govt. School of Art and Design, Nagpur

Broad Areas:

Animation
UI/UX Design
Game Design

Specific Areas:

Visual Narrative
Character Development
Indian Art and Culture
User Experience Design
Figurative and Conceptual Art

Research Profiles:

Email Id

vaibhav.sakharkar@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mr. Vaibhav Sakharkar, an Assistant Professor in Design, has an extensive academic background with a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Painting from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Drawing and Painting from the Government School of Art and Design, Nagpur. His research interests include exploring the intersection of traditional painting techniques with contemporary art forms, visual storytelling through drawing and painting, and integrating fine arts methodologies into design pedagogy to enhance creative problem-solving. He is also deeply inspired by India’s cultural and artistic heritage and its influence on modern art practices. With expertise in painting techniques across various mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor, as well as strong skills in drawing and sketching, Mr. Sakharkar specializes in figurative and conceptual art. His prior experience as a freelance artist in Mumbai adds practical industry knowledge to his academic role, enabling him to mentor students effectively in both art fundamentals and creative ideation

Qualifications:

M.Des. (Transportation & Automobile Design), NID Admedabad
B.Arch (ID) RTMNU, Nagpur

Broad Areas:

Industrial Design
Automobile Design
Architectural Design

Specific Areas:

Transportation & Automobile Design
Industrial Product Design
Photography Design
Architecture and sustainability
Product Graphics

Research Profiles:

Email Id

chetan.bokde@sidnagpur.edu.in

Academic background, Research Interests & Expertise:

Mr. Chetan Bokde, an alumna of NID, Ahmedabad brings a unique blend of expertise from both the fields of Architecture and Industrial design, along with significant hands-on experience in both the industry and academia. With a foundation in Architecture, he further pursued a Master's degree in Transportation & Automobile Design, expanding his understanding of design principles to encompass both built and dynamic environments. His teaching philosophy revolves around bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application, ensuring that students not only learn the technical skills required but also the creative and strategic thinking necessary to innovate in their respective fields. Beyond his professional life, Chetan is deeply passionate about wildlife photography, with a focus on conservation.

Qualifications:

B.Arch., DBM.

Broad Areas:

Interior Design
Architecture & Design

Specific Areas:

Architectural Renovation
Residential Interiors
Furniture Design

Email Id

rizwana.raza.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Ar. Rizwana Raza is an Expertise in the field of Architecture and Interior Design as a freelancer prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.

Her Experience in developing and managing several interior and architectural projects is of more than 20 years.

Ar. Rizwana Raza has been working on variety of projects like renovation projects, residential and commercial interiors, multiplex and theatre design, Hotel design consultancy, Hospital design etc.

Qualifications:

B.Arch
M. Arch (Architectural Conservation)

Broad Areas:

Architecture & Design

Specific Areas:

Architectural Conservation
Documentation and research
Interior design, Landscape design

Email Id

shivani.sharma.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Mrs. Shivani Sharma Chindhe has an Expertise in the Area of Architectural Design and Architectural Conservation

Prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.

Her Experience as Project Architect with Archaeological Survey of India for restoration of MArkanda temple at Gadchiroli for 2 years.

She is also associated with The Achintya Studio based in Nagpur as Principal architect of the firm specializing in architectural design and heritage consultancy

She has a full time teaching experience of 1 year and an experience as practicing architect of 6 years.

Qualifications:

B.Arch (I.D) - Bachelors of Architecture with Majors in Interior Designing

Broad Areas:

Interior Designing
Architecture & Design
Urban Planning
Practical field work

Specific Areas:

Interior Designing
Study of Interior Materials
Techniques of using different materials in Interiors.
Architectural Conservation
Architectural Design
Study of Site Execution and Practical field work.

Email Id

prithvi.narang.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Ar. Prithvi Narang is an Expertise in the Residential & Commercial projects. Also into the detailing of Interiors.

Prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.

His Experience in Designing Residential, Commercial, Recreational Projects. Has an expertise in Maruti & Morris Garage Car Showrooms. Also has an experience in Bank Projects

Ar. Prithvi Narang was associated with Smita & Habeeb Khan Architects in Nagpur for a tenure of 4 years, as a Senior Architect and a Project Manager.

He was also associated with Ar. Virendra Khare for a tenure of 1 year, as a Junior Architect.

Ar. Prithvi Narang has an experience of 7 years in this profession, currently he has his own practice since 2.5 years, located in Nagpur.

Qualifications:

B.Arch
M.Tech (Urban Planning)

Broad Areas:

Architecture & Design
Urban Planning

Specific Areas:

Urban resilience
Urban Resource Management
Sustainable Architecture
Alternative construction techniques
Housing

Email Id

prathamesh.waliokar@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Mr. Prathamesh is an Expertise in the architectural design Area

Prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.

His /HER Experience in developing and managing mega- industrial projects

Mr. Prathamesh was associated with industry SKA Consortium, Nagpur as designer.

He was also associated with Institute of Design Education and Architecture Studies, Nagpur as Assistant Professor

He is also heading a design firm working on residential project along with them park development and urban Beautification projects.

Qualifications:

Masters of Fine Arts

Broad Areas:

Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Digital Art
Motion Graphics & Compositing

Specific Areas:

CorelDraw
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier Pro

Email Id

puraskar.dhote@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Mr. Puraskar Dhote is an Expertise in the Graphic Design Area

Prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.

His Experience in Graphic Design & Digital Art Faculty in ICAT Design & Media College, Hyderabad, Telangana

Mr. Puraskar Dhote was associated with industry Tata Elxsi Ltd. In VCL Department (Worked for Byju’s Project), Bangalore, Karnataka

Qualifications:

M.TechStructural Engineering (VNIT Nagpur)
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, SRCOEM Nagpur
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Govt. Polytechnic Nagpur

Broad Areas:

Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Digital Art
Motion Graphics & Compositing

Specific Areas:

CorelDraw
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier Pro
STAAD PRO, SAP2000

Email Id

shantanu.agrawal.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Structural analysis & designing is my hobby & expertise.

Teaching the same is my passion.

I am having the experience for the same for past 3-4 years.

Qualifications:

Masters in Industrial Product Design

Broad Areas:

Industrial Design
Product Design
UX Design
Exhibition & Space Design

Specific Areas:

Sketchup
Vray
Lumion
AI & PS
Figma & XD

Email Id

aman.shrivasta.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

“Good design is simple, evocative, and brings order in an otherwise chaotic environment. As a Professional dreamer, I strive to achieve this simplicity in everything I create while also doing my best to give form to the many dreams, mine and those of others.”

Qualifications:

Bachelors in design From MIT institute of Design

Broad Areas:

Product Design
Branding
User experience Design
Interaction Design
Immersive Art

Specific Areas:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premier Pro
Figma
Touch Designer
Blender
Cinema 4D
Keyshot
Stable Diffusion

Email Id

akash.jagtapvf.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Mr. Akash Jagtap an Expertise in the Product Design and UIUX Design area Prior to joining Visiting faculty at SID Nagpur.
Growill Foundation
Project management and development
Growill is a Non-Profit section 8 company that works on sustainable development goals, (SDG 4) Quality Education and (SDG 15)Life on Land. My responsibilities include managing projects, Talk show hosting, Building and refining project architecture, and developing the SOP of the organization.
YoungSpace,science education blog
Co- Admin & content deisgner
Young space was an Educational blog about Astronomy and space Education with followers approx of 130 k.My Role was to research scientific topics and convert the complexity into a simple infographic format, which can easy to comprehend by the audience

MOTORODI UI UX DESIGN

Motorodi provides a two-wheeler repairing service at the doorstep.My role was to work on the User Interface & User experience of the application and Website. The second task included Upgradation of the Brand Identity design of the company.

LIFEFORMS , Pune PRODUCT DESIGN

Life for is a leading furniture design studio in Pune. It's a Product and service based company, They are expertise in modular kitchen design and office furniture domain.My role was to do research and development in the office furniture design sector, Design modern office furniture,build CAD models and Renders.

Qualifications:

M.des(product design)- Priyadarshani Institute of Design Studies, Nagpur
B.Arch -Ideas, Nagpur

Broad Areas:

User Centric Design
User Research
Rapid Prototyping
Visual Design
Rapid Sketching
Material Handling

Specific Areas:

Archi CAD
Autocad
Sketchup
Adobe Photoshop

Brief Profile:

I am an highly accomplished professional with a strong background in architecture and design, holding a B.Arch degree and an M.Des. As the Director of an Archdes design studio, I have successfully led numerous architectural projects, delivering exceptional results. Additionally, I contribute to the field through teaching design entrance exams and engaging in extensive freelance work. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, I thrive in diverse design environments, continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Area Interests & Expertise:

Gardening, Singing,Photography,teaching…

Email Id

prasanna.nanote.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Qualifications:

M.plan: IIT, Roorkee, 2017-2019
B.Arch: V.N.I.T. Nagpur, 2011-2016

Broad Areas:

Interior design
GIS analysis
Urban Planning
Liasioning

Specific Areas:

Qgis/ArcGis
Autocad
Sketchup
Revit
Vray

Email Id

rishikesh.dixit.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Professional experience:

Devise and Render Associates, Nagpur, Partner (2022-present)

Creative Circle, Nagpur, Urban Planner (2019-2022)

V.K. Associates, Nagpur, Architect (2016 -2017)

Educational experience :

Teaching Assistantship, IIT Roorkee, (2017-2019)

Visiting Faculty, SID Nagpur (2022)

Achievements:

Gate 2017 All India Rank – 17

Wall Street Event Winner, AXIS-2012, Nagpur

Student Mentor: Student Mentor Programme 2014-2015, VNIT Nagpur.

Organizer: International GIAN Course for Risk Communication for Disaster resilient cities, 2019, IIT Roorkee

Coordinator: L.I.K Trophy, NASA-2014

Participant: ISRO’s space technology workshop on Bhuvan and GIS, IIT Roorkee, 2018

Area Interests & Expertise:

Architect and Interior Designer

Urban Planner

Primary Member of IOV Registered Valuers Foundation (Land and Building)

IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) accredited Professional

Qualifications:

B.Des Visual Communication & strategic Branding, Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bangalore

Broad Areas:

Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Digital Art

Specific Areas:

CorelDraw
Creative education & children’s book illustrations
Publication design & Illustration
Branding & brand image design
Packaging design
Visual story telling

Email Id

tanuka.ranade.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

I am a freelance visual artist alongside working as a visiting faculty for SID Nagpur.

My prior project experiences include art & design creation & management for National cancer Institute Nagpur, ‘Pantaloons’ Aditya Birla, Arunya foundation- Bangalore and various other independent projects. In the last 5 years of working experience, my prominent strength has been with creative education ideas, visual storytelling and core branding collaterals for corporate, NGOs and small independent Organizations.

Qualifications:

B. Arch,
M.Arch,
Ph.D

Broad Areas:

Design
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Building Construction
Building Services

Specific Areas:

Green building rating
Climate responsive Architecture
AutoCAD
Energy simulation software

Email Id

komal.thakur.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Komal is founder of Ecotecture India, Architectural and Green building consultancy firm at Nagpur which deals with climate responsive architecture. She is IGBC AP (Indian Green Building Council Accredited professional)

Komal has worked as Associate Professor at IDEAS, Nagpur for twelve years.

She has done her graduation form VNIT in 2003, Post-graduation (M.Arch) with special emphasis on Daylight in office buildings in 2008. She has completed her PhD in the climate responsive building Design with title “Application of Energy conservation Building Codes in varied microclimate conditions of city residential areas.” Komal has been mentor for documentation of many villages from climatic aspect. Guided the students and edited the book “Tracing the Climate response- Rajasthan, Konkan and Central India”

She has Conducted various workshops and teachers training programs on “Teaching Climate Responsive Design” Climate on platforms such as COA-TRC (Council of Architecture) and has been a speaker in National level AICTE faculty development program, ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineers) and in various institutes.

She has published papers in the same field in national and international journals and presented in international conference. Komal is recipient of MASA best teacher award in 2019 for related Design discipline (Environmental Design) for outstanding contribution to architectural Education. She guided a team in Solar Decathlon India competition which stood in five best Net zero Energy and water designs of educational building in 2020-21 at national level.

Area Interests & Expertise:

Energy conservation in buildings, Sustainability

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Photography-Centro Europeu-Curitiba Brazil
Bachelor Degree in Literature -BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE

www.alessandraramos.in

Broad Areas:

Photography
Literature(Brazilian Portuguese & English

Specific Areas:

Model photo shoot
Maternity
Pre-wedding
Corporate
Fashion
Archectiture photography
Product photography
Documentary photography

Email Id

alessandra.ramosstudio.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Highly creative fine art photographer with sixteen years of experience in

photography. Living in India since eight years. Co-founder of Alessandra Ramos

Studio & Academy of Photography in Nagpur and working as a photographer and mentor. Worked as a stage actress before starting as a photographer in Brazil,
country of birth. Specialist in portraits, portfolios, corporate, model shoot,
fashion, architecture and product photography. Has a degree in photography
from a renowned institute named Centro Europeu in Curitiba, Brazil and degree in Literature (Brazilian Portuguese and English language).
Also studied History of Arts. Documentary photography is also a constant activity specially after researching and studying about Indian renowned photographer Raghuveer Singh.
Have participated in several photography contests and exhibitions. Also run a Youtube channel named Alessandra Nirwan

Area Interests & Expertise:

Professional experience in Photography

Qualifications:

Masters of Design (M. Des) Toy and Game Design, NID-Gandhinagar
Bachelors of Planning (B. Plan), SPA-Bhopal

Broad Areas:

Industrial Design
Design Research
Accessible Design
Play and Interaction Design
Space and Landscape Planning

Specific Areas:

Product Design
Craft
Documentation
2D and 3D Concept Generation
Sketching

Email Id

akshay.taiwade.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

Akshay Taiwade is an Entrepreneur cum Design Researcher working to develop an accessible design for all. Following his design practices toward exploring collaborations of special planning and industrial design to build engaging spaces and interactions.

Professional Experience:

1. Managing Director at Casting Vectors LLP,

We develop and provide accessible educational services for people with special abilities.

2. Design Consultancy (Oct 2019 to Nov 2022)

Provided design services from ideation, and product design to production management to a few national and international design firms.

3. Planning Experience (Nov 2014 to July 2017)

Worked with Space and Planning firms and designed City Development Plan for cities from Central India and Master Plan for Gwalior City for the SADA region.

Qualifications:

Master Degree in Industrial design- Ahmedabad / Gujarat

Bachelor Degree in Fashion and lifestyle accessory design -Hyderabad / Telangana

Broad Areas:

Photography
Literature(Brazilian Portuguese & English

Specific Areas:

UX designer
Industrial designer / Minthomez
Furniture designer
Visual Design
Documentation

Email Id

sunayana.patil.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Brief Profile:

I am a multi- disciplinary creative professional having experience in handling
various creative projects, concept creation, detailed research, material
exploration and Hands-on experience in creating tangible products.I have worked in industries
as a furniture designer, lifestyle accessory designer, ux designer. Presently,
I am working on multi-disciplinary freelance projects and also teaching at a design institute.
Determined of becoming a responsible industrial designer and an artist,
I aim to find sustainable solutions for everyday challenges through my expertise and knowledge.

Area Interests & Expertise:

Industrial designer/artist

Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration in Innovation Management

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Broad Areas:

Technologies

Specific Areas:

Mobile, Desktop, Server, Web and Micro Application Development
Linux and Windows Application Development
Embedded Systems, 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit Microcontrollers
32-bit and 64-bit Microprocessors, Single Board Computers (SBCs)
3D CAD Modelling and Designing, 3D Printing
Drones and UAVs, Robotics, Industrial Automation, System Integration
LoRa, RF, BLE, WiFi and Other Wireless Technologies

Email Id

angad.kulkarni.vf@sidnagpur.edu.in

Area Interests & Expertise:

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY